I've hemmed and hawed over the return of some of the early-aughts trends [1] that have made their way back in vogue. I've passed on bucket hats and tiny shades, but welcomed others — wide-cut denim and sweater sets; though I've been firm on my stance when it comes to low-rise pants [2] — and that's a hard no from me. Cut to Irina Shayk stepping out for the Bulgari party in NYC in a LaQuan Smith bustier and pants from The Attico and I'm over here eating my words — and browsing the web for the same hip-slung cargos.
While something about low-rise jeans can seem stuck in the past, these cargos — and this whole outfit — feel inspired by nostalgia, but altogether new and exciting. The look feels reminiscent of some throwback style moments, but also kind of fresh. The proportions are cool and effortless — and it's hard to pull off effortless in a skin-tight corset. Still, Irina makes the supersexy fit feel nonchalant, coupled with the laidback cargo pants that she paired with sky-high heels. Even if you outfitted the look with sneakers, I'm betting it would have the same impossibly cool vibes.
Sadly Irina's exact pants [3] are sold out, but we shopped out similar options, in case, like me, you're finally ready to commit to a pair of low-rise pants.